Home Fault Codes

Kenmore Washer Error Code F2E1: Meaning and Fix

F2E1
How F2E1 appears on a Kenmore washer display.
Kenmore washer control board part photo, the component usually involved when F2E1 (stuck key (whirlpool-built)) appears
AppliancePartsPros.com product photo

Also shown as: F2-E1

Reading the washer display

On a washer the code appears on the digital display or as a pattern of flashing cycle lights. Note it exactly, including any dashes or sub-codes, then unplug the washer for five minutes and run a short drain cycle to see whether it returns. Check the model-number prefix first: the same Kenmore code can mean different things depending on the manufacturer.

Kenmore is a private label, and the factory that built your unit decides which fault codes it shows. The first digits of a Kenmore model number (110, 417, 665, 795, 796 and so on) tell you whether Whirlpool, LG, Electrolux or Frigidaire made it. Check the model label on your unit before using any chart.

What causes F2E1

How to fix it

  1. Press each button once, firmly, to free anything sticky, and wipe the panel with a barely damp cloth.
  2. Unplug the machine for five minutes and plug it back in.
  3. Open the panel and dry contacts.
  4. Open the console and check that the ribbon cable to the interface board is fully seated and dry.
  5. Look for liquid damage or burned tracks on the interface board.
  6. Replace the touch panel or UI board if the code persists after a reset.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Washer Motor Control Board134743500Find part

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Questions

What does error F2E1 mean on a Kenmore washer?

A button is stuck or the control sees it as pressed. Kenmore sells units built by several manufacturers, so the code table that applies depends on who made your model; use the model number to confirm.

Can I keep using my washer while F2E1 is showing?

Usually yes if the buttons you need still respond, but erratic key signals can start or stop cycles on their own.

How do I clear F2E1, and can I fix it myself?

Cancel the program, switch the appliance off and leave it unplugged (or the breaker off) for about five minutes, then restart. The code only stays cleared if the underlying problem is fixed, so work through the steps above. Parts here involve electronics, heating or sealed components, so consider a qualified technician if the basic checks do not clear it.

Other Kenmore washer codes

Kenmore washer drain pump part photo, the component usually involved when OE (drain error (lg-built)) appearsOEDrain error (LG-built)Kenmore washer water inlet valve part photo, the component usually involved when IE (fill error (lg-built)) appearsIEFill error (LG-built)Kenmore washer shock absorber part photo, the component usually involved when UE (unbalanced load error (lg-built)) appearsUEUnbalanced load error (LG-built)Kenmore washer motor part photo, the component usually involved when LE (motor locked error (lg-built)) appearsLEMotor locked error (LG-built)Kenmore washer door lock part photo, the component usually involved when dE (door open error (lg-built)) appearsdEDoor open error (LG-built)Kenmore washer water inlet valve part photo, the component usually involved when FE (overfill error (lg-built)) appearsFEOverfill error (LG-built)

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including Kenmore Elite HE3 / HE4 (LG-built 796.4 series), Kenmore 110 series (Whirlpool-built), Kenmore Elite 417 series (Electrolux/Frigidaire-built).